Judges and Judiciary,
Government
Aug. 2, 2021
Judgeships could be in question if Newsom is recalled
A couple of recent polls put Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances of surviving the Sept. 14 recall election at close to 50-50.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a news conference in Oakland on May 10. (New York Times News Service)
A couple of recent polls that showed Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances of surviving the Sept. 14 recall election at close to 50-50 has prompted a wave of concern among Democrats and raised several questions about judicial appointments.
In state court, Newsom may need to use his power to nominate court of appeal justices sooner rather than later, or face the possibility his picks could be withdrawn by a new governor.
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